Question

From home, Mary’s work is two thirds along the way to training. Training is 2.5km from work.
Mary normally goes to work, then training and then home again. However, today she forgot
her shoes. How far will Mary travel in total today if she has to go home before training to get
her shoes?

Answer 1

answer:

x = 2

--- (x+2.5)

3

x = 2 5

---- x + -----

3 3

1 5

----- x = -----

3 3

x = 5×3

------

3

= 15

----

3

x = 5 km

total distance = 2(5 km) +7.5 km

= 17.5 km